• Re: Cookies [1]

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Tue Jul 16 07:59:22 2024
    Les' new(ish) wife is *very* Kosher. He's not allowed to make his
    prize winning chilli in *her* kitchen but has to use the set-up in the cellar. He told me that he may move his chilli kitchen to the garage
    as at 86 he can no longer manage the stairs whilst carrying a chilli
    pot. Not in the sizes that he favours, at least.

    We'd have to do it outside, on a grill as we've no garage. I usually
    don't make big batches any more; the 6 qt crock pot or a 5 qt stock pot (sold a a chili pot) is usually as large as I use.

    He's pretty much retired from competition cooking (after 20+ trips to
    the World's Championship) and most chilli suppers. I thionk his only chilli supper (where he actually makes the chilli) is Temple B'rith Sholom's annual Chillli Supper. He still supervises many supper's
    preparation, though - he's an amazing guy I am proud to call my
    friend.

    Sounds like somebody I would enjoy meeting, if ever given the
    opportunity.

    I am currently writing the nomination letter for a group of us who are
    putting Les up for the local "news"paper's annual "First Citizen" award.
    He has served on the boards of many charities (SPARC - local Aid to
    Retarded Citizens), local Anti-Defamation League, local Goodwill and
    Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, etc.) He's retired from all but
    Habitat and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum advisory board (at
    86 y.o.) but he still heads Habitat's carpenter/repair shop.

    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.

    These are (can be) habit forming .......

    Title: Dunkin' Donuts Apple Fritters
    Categories: Breads, Snacks, Fruits, Snacks
    Yield: 1 Sugar rush

    I can imagine so! My mom used to make a version of these in the fall
    for an occaisional Saturday lunch. They were good, but never made often enough. (G) Served with a drizzle of maple syrup.

    This is my favourite donut. I buy them at Mel-O-Cream which is the (I
    am told) largest supplier to grocery stores of donut doughs and mixes
    in the country. Much better than Dunkies or Kripsy Kreme.

    Title: Buttermilk Old-Fashioned Doughnut
    Categories: Breads, Snacks, Choolate
    Yield: 18 donuts

    Another good looking recipe. I split a chocolate glazed KK today with Steve; it was good to hold off the chocolate cravings until after
    church but probabbly not as good as that doughnut.

    Clazed donuts are, to me, like cotton candy. Big, light, fluffy and when
    you take a - where is it? Bv)= Much prefer the cake style douts.

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    Title: The Famous Salvation Army Donuts
    Categories: Breads, Snacks
    Yield: 15 Doughnuts

    2 c A-P flour
    1 ts (level) baking powder
    1 tb Lard
    1 1/2 c Sugar
    1/4 ts (level) salt
    1/4 ts (level) ground nutmeg
    1/4 ts (level) ground cinnamon
    1/2 c Milk
    1 lg Egg
    Lard for deep frying

    Recipe courtesy Salvation Army

    Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour for the board. Combine the
    remaining flour with the baking powder and set aside.
    Cream the lard, 1/2 cup of the sugar, salt, nutmeg and
    cinnamon. Add milk and well-beaten egg and stir. Then add
    the flour-baking powder mixture. Work into a soft dough
    and roll onto the floured board into a 1/4" thick sheet.

    Cut into the desired shape and fry in the oil, heated to
    about 375ºF/190ºC. Turn donuts frequently while frying.

    The fat should be hot enough to give the donuts a rich
    golden-russet color in 3 minutes. While hot, roll donuts
    in remaining sugar. This recipe will make about 15 good
    sized donuts.

    Yield: 15 donuts

    From: http://www.foodnetwork.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Wed Jul 17 14:11:05 2024
    Hi Dave,

    He's pretty much retired from competition cooking (after 20+ trips to
    the World's Championship) and most chilli suppers. I thionk his only chilli supper (where he actually makes the chilli) is Temple B'rith Sholom's annual Chillli Supper. He still supervises many supper's
    preparation, though - he's an amazing guy I am proud to call my
    friend.

    Sounds like somebody I would enjoy meeting, if ever given the
    opportunity.

    I am currently writing the nomination letter for a group of us who are putting Les up for the local "news"paper's annual "First Citizen"
    award. He has served on the boards of many charities (SPARC - local
    Aid to
    Retarded Citizens), local Anti-Defamation League, local Goodwill and Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, etc.) He's retired from all but Habitat and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum advisory board (at
    86 y.o.) but he still heads Habitat's carpenter/repair shop.

    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.


    And it sounds like he is well deserving of the award. When will the
    winner be announced?


    Another good looking recipe. I split a chocolate glazed KK today with Steve; it was good to hold off the chocolate cravings until after
    church but probabbly not as good as that doughnut.

    Clazed donuts are, to me, like cotton candy. Big, light, fluffy and
    when you take a - where is it? Bv)= Much prefer the cake style
    douts.

    I knew Steve wouldn't want anything with sprinkles and the filled
    doughnuts would have been too messy to split so this filled ths spot
    quite well.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Fri Jul 19 07:17:40 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    He's pretty much retired from competition cooking (after 20+ trips to
    the World's Championship) and most chilli suppers. I thionk his only chilli supper (where he actually makes the chilli) is Temple B'rith Sholom's annual Chillli Supper. He still supervises many supper's
    preparation, though - he's an amazing guy I am proud to call my
    friend.

    Sounds like somebody I would enjoy meeting, if ever given the
    opportunity.

    I am currently writing the nomination letter for a group of us who are putting Les up for the local "news"paper's annual "First Citizen"
    award. He has served on the boards of many charities (SPARC - local
    Aid to Retarded Citizens), local Anti-Defamation League, local Goodwill and Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, etc.) He's retired from all
    but Habitat and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum advisory board
    (at 86 y.o.) but he still heads Habitat's carpenter/repair shop.

    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.

    And it sounds like he is well deserving of the award. When will the
    winner be announced?

    Traditionally, right after Turkey Day (last week of November).

    Another good looking recipe. I split a chocolate glazed KK today with Steve; it was good to hold off the chocolate cravings until after
    church but probabbly not as good as that doughnut.

    Glazed donuts are, to me, like cotton candy. Big, light, fluffy and
    when you take a - where is it? Bv)= Much prefer the cake style
    douts.

    I knew Steve wouldn't want anything with sprinkles and the filled doughnuts would have been too messy to split so this filled ths spot
    quite well.

    Sprinkles are for kids and birthday celebrations..

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Oswald Rivera's Berliner/Paczki/Jelly Donuts
    Categories: Breads, Fruits
    Yield: 15 servings

    2 Envelopes active dry yeast
    1/2 c Warm water
    1 c Warm milk
    3/4 c Sugar
    1/2 ts Vanilla extract
    1/2 ts Salt
    4 c All-purpose flour; more for
    - dusting
    1/3 c Butter; softened
    5 c Oil for frying; more for
    - coating a bowl
    13 1/2 oz Jar strawberry or fruit jam
    Powdered sugar; for
    - finishing

    In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and
    let it stand for about 5 minutes or until foamy.

    In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk, sugar,
    vanilla, salt, and flour. Mix the ingredients until
    smooth and soft but not sticky. If using a mixer, mix on
    low speed for a few minutes until a shaggy dough forms.
    Add the butter, increase speed to medium, and mix until
    dough is smooth.

    Grease another large bowel with oil. Form the dough into
    a ball. Place dough in the bowl, turning to coat with
    oil. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Set aside
    in a warm spot and let rise until doubled in size, about
    1 to 1 1/2 hours.

    Lightly flour a baking sheet or surface (a large wooden
    square block is perfect for this). Turn the dough onto
    the floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll out
    until about 1/2" thick. Using a lightly floured 2" round
    biscuit cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible
    (should have 25 or more). Place on a lightly floured
    sheet or surface, spacing them apart. Again, loosely
    cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise
    until doubled in size, about 20-30 minutes.

    Heat the oil in a deep-fryer, large skillet, or large
    pot to 350°F/175°C. Using a flat spatula, carefully
    slide the dough rounds into the hot oil and, working in
    batches to avoid overcrowding, fry until they rise to
    the surface, then turn over and fry until puffy and
    golden brown (2-3 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

    When the donuts have cooled, using a paring knife, cut a
    small slit in the side of the donut, and fill this
    center with jelly (about 1 tablespoon), using a pastry
    injector, syringe, piping bag, or small spoon. Sprinkle
    with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.thedailymeal.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Sat Jul 20 11:11:58 2024
    Hi Dave,


    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.

    And it sounds like he is well deserving of the award. When will the
    winner be announced?

    Traditionally, right after Turkey Day (last week of November).

    Nice end of the year gift, and in time to make the annual holiday
    letter. (G)


    Another good looking recipe. I split a chocolate glazed KK today with Steve; it was good to hold off the chocolate cravings until after
    church but probabbly not as good as that doughnut.

    Glazed donuts are, to me, like cotton candy. Big, light, fluffy and
    when you take a - where is it? Bv)= Much prefer the cake style
    douts.

    I knew Steve wouldn't want anything with sprinkles and the filled doughnuts would have been too messy to split so this filled ths spot
    quite well.

    Sprinkles are for kids and birthday celebrations..

    We've got a good number of kids in the church, also other folks that
    like sprinkles.


    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Mon Jul 22 06:22:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.

    And it sounds like he is well deserving of the award. When will the
    winner be announced?

    Traditionally, right after Turkey Day (last week of November).

    Nice end of the year gift, and in time to make the annual holiday
    letter. (G)

    If he is selected he'll be the only one surprised.

    Another good looking recipe. I split a chocolate glazed KK today with Steve; it was good to hold off the chocolate cravings until after
    church but probabbly not as good as that doughnut.

    Glazed donuts are, to me, like cotton candy. Big, light, fluffy and
    when you take a - where is it? Bv)= Much prefer the cake style
    donuts.

    I knew Steve wouldn't want anything with sprinkles and the filled doughnuts would have been too messy to split so this filled ths spot
    quite well.

    Sprinkles are for kids and birthday celebrations..

    We've got a good number of kids in the church, also other folks that
    like sprinkles.

    I'll eat them if they're already there. But, I never use them as a "decoration". Althoough I have used dragees sometimes. The metallic
    balls of silver or gold colour which aren't edible. There is also an
    edible dragee which is *totally* different but could be used, also, as
    a decoration - and not have to be picked off lest one break a tooth.

    Dragee is a French word for a sugar-coated nut or a small silver-colored
    ball used as a decoration. A good start to the week - I've learned stuff
    I'd not kown before.

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%C3%A9e

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Dragee Pecans
    Categories: Five, Nuts, Spices, Candy
    Yield: 1 cup

    3 tb Granulated sugar
    1/4 ts Fine sea salt
    pn Ground cinnamon
    1 c (4 oz) pecan halves

    Combine sugar, salt and cinnamon in small bowl, and set
    aside. Place pecans in 10" nonstick skillet over low
    heat, and toss to heat through, about 2 minutes.

    Sprinkle sugar over pecans 1 teaspoon at a time, tossing
    to coat nuts, and toast (do not let sugar caramelize),
    about 30 seconds to a teaspoon of sugar. Nuts should
    remain dry and develop a sugar crust on both sides.
    Cool. Place in airtight container or sealable plastic
    bag until ready to use.

    By: Kay Rentschler

    Yield: 1 cup

    RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Tue Jul 23 11:58:59 2024
    Hi Dave,


    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.

    And it sounds like he is well deserving of the award. When will the
    winner be announced?

    Traditionally, right after Turkey Day (last week of November).

    Nice end of the year gift, and in time to make the annual holiday
    letter. (G)

    If he is selected he'll be the only one surprised.

    That's usually the case.

    Sprinkles are for kids and birthday celebrations..

    We've got a good number of kids in the church, also other folks that
    like sprinkles.

    I'll eat them if they're already there. But, I never use them as a "decoration". Althoough I have used dragees sometimes. The metallic
    balls of silver or gold colour which aren't edible. There is also an edible dragee which is *totally* different but could be used, also, as
    a decoration - and not have to be picked off lest one break a tooth.

    Dragee is a French word for a sugar-coated nut or a small
    silver-colored ball used as a decoration. A good start to the week -
    I've learned stuff I'd not kown before.

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%C3%A9e

    That's always a good thing. I've never bought/used them for cake
    decorating, usually use just icing and sometimes some sprinkles.

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    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Thu Jul 25 07:40:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Hi Dave,


    AFAIK it will be a total surprise to him if he is picked.

    And it sounds like he is well deserving of the award. When will the
    winner be announced?

    Traditionally, right after Turkey Day (last week of November).

    Nice end of the year gift, and in time to make the annual holiday
    letter. (G)

    If he is selected he'll be the only one surprised.

    That's usually the case.

    Gonna be some competition - a posthumous entry for Sam Montalbano has
    come in. He was a US army veteran, serving during the Korean War.Also
    he was a member of Little Flower Men's Club; Sangamon County Board;
    Teamsters #916, Boy Scout Troop #202; Breakfast for Friend-in-Deed;
    VFW 10302 and Sangamon County Inter Veterans Burial Detail.

    And never met a stranger. Bv)= He is missed by many.

    Whoever gets the award - it will be well deserved.

    Sprinkles are for kids and birthday celebrations..

    We've got a good number of kids in the church, also other folks that
    like sprinkles.

    I'll eat them if they're already there. But, I never use them as a "decoration". Althoough I have used dragees sometimes. The metallic
    balls of silver or gold colour which aren't edible. There is also an edible dragee which is *totally* different but could be used, also, as
    a decoration - and not have to be picked off lest one break a tooth.

    Dragee is a French word for a sugar-coated nut or a small
    silver-colored ball used as a decoration. A good start to the week -
    I've learned stuff I'd not kown before.

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%C3%A9e

    That's always a good thing. I've never bought/used them for cake decorating, usually use just icing and sometimes some sprinkles.

    Only non-edibles I ever put on cake have been plastic candlesticks
    for a birthday cake. Bv)=

    This ain't a birthday cake - but it's pretty good. And better yet - easy.

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    Title: Chocolate Bundt Cake
    Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Chocolate
    Yield: 9 Servings

    15 1/2 oz Box Duncan Hines dark
    - chocolate cake mix
    5 oz Pkg. instant chocolate
    - pudding
    3/4 c Water
    1/2 c Oil
    4 lg Eggs
    8 oz Dairy sour cream
    6 oz Pkg. chocolate chips

    Place first six ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed
    to moisten, beat at medium speed until creamy. Fold in
    chocolate chips. Grease tube or bundt pan.

    Bake at 350oF/175oC for 50 - 55 minutes. Test by
    inserting toothpick until it comes out clean. Be sure
    toothpick is hitting into cake an not into a melted
    chocolate chip.

    OPTIONAL: Dust with confectioners' sugar.

    RECIPE FROM: https://nourish.schnuks.com

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